After Su Yan heard Du Ji's explanation, he said,"Gongsun Zan's defeat is unfortunate, but it's good news for us. After all, we've made enemies with him, so it's better for us if he falls.”
Du Ji said," I think so too. However, although the Imperial Court knew that he had suffered a great defeat, they still rewarded him. It can be seen that he still has some connections in the Imperial Court."”
Su Yan blew a breath of hot air into his hands, then leaned against the brazier and began to roast.
"Now that things have been set in stone, Gongsun Zan is guarding the border and can't return for the time being, so he can't affect us yet. Next, we should consider how to take over Zhuo County.”
Su Yan slowly said.
Du Ji cupped his hands and said," With my lord's current power, it won't be difficult for you to control Zhuo County. It's mainly up to the Prefecture Overseer Liu Yu."”
"As long as he supports us, our lord's power will be able to easily control Zhuo County.”
Su Yan smiled and raised his head to look at him.
"Liu Yu's move is very good. He wants to promote me and then put me in the open to use me to deal with his enemies.”
"You mean Gongsun Zan and your father?”
Du Ji thought for a moment and asked.
"That's right. He knows that I'm not favored in the family, so he wants to value me and use me to deal with my father. This move is very powerful.”
Su Yan laughed.
"Then what do you mean?" Du Ji probed.
"I'm following orders on the surface, but I'm disobeying orders in the dark." "Liu Yu wants to use me to deal with my father. I can accept his benefits on the surface and then strengthen us.”
"But in the dark, we can wait for an opportunity to make a move. After seeing the situation clearly, we can make a move instead of blindly being Liu Yu's loyal dogs.”
Su Yan was very clear about Liu Yu's situation. Ever since he came to Youzhou, he had been under Su Ping's control.
He was unwilling to accept this, so he wanted to use Su Yan to break the current situation and let the father and son clash, while he could sit back and reap the benefits.
Su Ping was still in control of Youzhou. It would be unwise to deal with him.
Su Yan was not stupid. He would not be the knife in Liu Yu's hand and hit wherever she pointed.
Although he had no feelings for that family and had no hope for that cheap father of his.
However, this did not mean that he would lose his mind and help Liu Yu.
Now that he had been appointed as the Mayor of Zhuo County, his power had increased exponentially.
He could use Su Ping's name to expand his influence in Youzhou.
Although Liu Yu had promoted him, it was not out of kindness, so he was not grateful.
Su Ping was the one in power now. Su Yan knew the situation.
Even if Su Ping didn't like him, he was still his eldest son. There was no reason for him to go against him.
As long as Su Yan didn't become Liu Yu's lackey and helped to deal with Su Ping.
Su Ping would never abandon his family to deal with him.
He would even be happy because of this. After all, his son had become the prefect of a county, and his power had increased by another level. He would be more confident in dealing with Liu Yu.
Su Yan's goal was to control the fire well between Su Ping and Liu Yu so that he could grow stronger in the cracks and finally rise up.
As long as they could endure for another half a year, the situation would instantly be different.
Next year, the Rebellion of the Ten Attendants would erupt. When Emperor Ling of Han passed away and Dong Zhuo entered the capital, the entire world would focus on the capital.
The vassals 'crusade against Dong was the opportunity for him to rise!
After hearing Su Yan's words, Du Ji knew that he would not act blindly, so he heaved a sigh of relief.
"Oh, right, my lord. There's another piece of news that you need to know."”
"What?"
Su Yan asked.
"Lu Zhi is back."
"Lu Zhi?"
Su Yan was stunned for a moment before he reacted and said,"Isn't he in the Imperial Court? Why are you back?"
Du Ji said," Previously, Lu Zhi was in charge of suppressing the rebellion of the Qiang people in Liangzhou. Because he didn't make much progress, the imperial court blamed him and removed him from his position. He also retired and returned to his hometown.”
"I see."
Su Yan suddenly came to a realization after hearing this.
Yes, he remembered that Dong Zhuo had secretly consulted with Lu Zhi, allowing Zhang Rang to slander Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty and dismiss Lu Zhi, so that he could take the opportunity to seize power and put down the rebellion.
It was also because of this rebellion that Dong Zhuo was rewarded and his power grew, allowing him to command the capital in the future.
Thinking of this, Su Yan could not help but narrow his eyes. Another thought rose in his heart.
Although Lu Zhi was dismissed, Su Yan knew that this was only temporary. When Yuan Kui and the others spoke up, Emperor Ling of Han would immediately recall him back, so he would not stay long.
However, as a famous scholar, Lu Zhi's influence was very great.
If he could borrow his influence, then Su Yan's reputation and prestige would rise to another level.
He thought for a moment and said,"Lu Zhi has already gone home?"”
"Yes."
Du Ji said.
"Alright, prepare some gifts. We'll pay him a visit.”Su Yan said.
"Here!"
Du Ji knew that Su Yan understood what he meant. He nodded and went to prepare.
In the afternoon, the two of them went to the Lu family's house together.
Although they were a big family in Zhuo County, the Lu family was not arrogant. Instead, they kept a low profile.
Su Yan had controlled Zhuo County for such a long time, yet the Lu family had not caused any trouble. It could be seen that he was not a group of arrogant people.
Although Lu Zhi was the pillar of the family, he was educated very well. The Lu family's family style was also very clean.
After the two of them arrived at the Lu family's residence, they knocked on the door.
"Creak!"
The door opened and an old man walked out.
"May I know what the two of you want?"
He looked at Su Yan and asked.
"May I trouble you to announce that the county magistrate of Zhuo County, Su Yan, and the county magistrate, Du Ji, wish to see Duke Lu?”
Du Ji said.
The old man looked at the two of them and bowed."Please wait for a moment. I'll go and ask the family head.”
He turned around and walked into the manor. Not long after, he walked out.
"Please wait for a moment. The family head is waiting for you in the hall.”
The old man waved his hand and led Su Yan and Du Ji into the manor.
After entering, they walked through two corridors before arriving at a hall.
In the room, an old man in his fifties was sitting on a seat.
His hair had many white sideburns, and his figure was thin, making him look weak.
However, he was in good spirits. He looked energetic and did not look like an ordinary old man.
Su Yan knew that this was Lu Zhi.
After he and Du Ji entered, he bowed to Lu Zhi and said,"Junior Su Yan greets Zi Gan Gong.”
"Magistrate Su, please!" Lu Zhi stood up and said.”
Su Yan was the official of Zhuo County, and the Lu Clan was in his territory. Lu Zhi had no reason to not meet him.
Du Ji handed the gift to the servant, and then Lu Zhi asked someone to bring two braziers to the hall to drive away the chill in the room.
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